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P420 VAM

1997 Mercedes 814D

Silver Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,223 mi
Last recorded120,223 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes 814D121,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 VAM
MakeMercedes
Model814D
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 120,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 118,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 113,665 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides towards rear of cab. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 106,039 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 98,083 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 95,167 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 93,948 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 93,928 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,041 miles

exhaust flexi fouling gearbox 'x' member.

slight rear brake imbalance.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 88,992 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust flexi fouling gearbox 'x' member.

slight rear brake imbalance.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 88,444 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre scuffing on outer and inner edges

Fail 21 Jun 2011 88,395 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre scuffing on outer and inner edges

How Reliable is the Mercedes 814D?

Based on 863 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,172
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14
brake binding 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
Brake hose bulging under pressure 11
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P420 VAM is a 1997 Mercedes 814D in Silver with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes 814D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 121,281 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 814D fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P420 VAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 814D typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes 814D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P420 VAM is a 1997 Mercedes 814D, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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